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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.49, 98.15 and 33.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.49, 98.15 and 33.45 is: 50.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.49 : 98.15 = 33.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.49/98.15 = 33.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.49x = 98.15 × 33.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.49x = 3,282.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282.95/65.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.13

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